Liverpool move closer to agreeing sensational Bradley Barcola deal
Liverpool are moving closer to agreeing a deal with PSG for Bradley Barcola after he made it clear that he is open to a move, sources have told Football Insider.
Barcola has emerged as the Reds' top attacking target this summer following Mohamed Salah's departure.
The France winger has been linked with leaving PSG after struggling for regular starts throughout last season.
Liverpool are yet to make a formal offer for his services but are stepping up their interest as negotiations with his camp intensifies.
As I revealed on the latest edition of Football Insider's Transfer Insider podcast, the Reds are doing their utmost behind the scenes to get his signature over the line soon.
PSG are open to letting him leave, while Barcola has expressed a desire to explore a potential move to Anfield.
Liverpool prioritising Bradley Barcola transfer after PSG encouragement
Barcola has impressed since joining PSG in 2023, with a particularly standout season in 2024-25 as he registered 21 goals and 18 assists in 58 appearances.
He shone at the World Cup with three goals and an assist in eight games, but could leave Paris this summer in search of a new challenge.
Speaking on the Transfer Insider podcast, I explained: "It's a deal that obviously Liverpool are working hard to try and get done. He has become their top target as they want to bring in another winger before the close of the window.
"Obviously they've been encouraged by the fact that he's turned down a new contract to PSG and is open to a move to Anfield. Encouraging signs for Liverpool that they can get a deal done."
Harvey Elliott could join Leeds amid Liverpool uncertainty
Barcola's possible arrival as a key attacking option for Iraola will raise further questions around Elliott's future at the club.
The 23-year-old only managed to make nine appearances out on loan at Aston Villa last season as they avoided triggering his obligation to buy clause.
Sources have revealed to Football Insider that Leeds could look to sign Elliott this summer, with his future looking uncertain.
New Reds boss Andoni Iraola is keen to offer him a chance to impress in pre-season, but he may look to leave, with game time possibly at a premium.